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SP53 UNR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,217 mi
Last recorded69,217 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UNR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 69,217 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,277 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 64,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 64,399 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,208 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 60,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,951 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 48,802 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,858 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,977 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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SP53 UNR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 UNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP53 UNR registered?

SP53 UNR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is SP53 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 UNR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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